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Honda Jazz or Skoda Fabia - which is better?

Which is better - a Jazz SE or Fabia 1.2 SE? It will be used mostly for trips of 6 miles on country lanes into town, 22 miles into city and rare long distance trips. Most journeys only myself and wife but some, especially longer one with two late teenagers. PCP costs over 5% on Jazz but 0% on Fabia - is the latter overall the best deal?

Asked on 16 December 2015 by CRH

Answered by Honest John
Depends how much room, practicality and versatility you want. The Honda 1.3 i-VTEC is more practical and versatile, but the manual is quite low geared and feels underpowered. The Fabia 90PS or 110PS is nicer to drive, but less practical and versatile (consider a Fabia estate). The Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC CVT-7 automatic is the most economical. Honda's satnav works much better.

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